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Islamic Relief teams in Beirut have today been distributing emergency aid as thousands more families flee their homes amid the unprecedented escalation in Israeli bombing in the Lebanese capital.

After Lebanon suffers its deadliest day in decades, Islamic Relief has launched a £10 million emergency appeal to support people affected by an escalation in Israeli attacks.

Yesterday (Monday 23 September 2024) Lebanon suffered its bloodiest day since the end of the 1975-1990 civil war. According to Lebanese authorities, Israeli aerial strikes killed 558 people, including first responders, women, and 50 children. More than 1,800 people were wounded and thousands more families have been forced to flee their homes and seek shelter in crowded schools.

The crisis has been escalating since 8 October...

Islamic Relief strongly condemns today’s deadly attacks on civilians in Lebanon and calls on world leaders to take urgent action to stop further escalation.

Today’s Israeli bombing has caused by far the deadliest day in Lebanon since the crisis began almost a year ago. The death toll is rising rapidly but so far more than 180 people are reported killed and over 700 wounded, including children and many other civilians. Hundreds of Israeli airstrikes have torn through residential areas and families are fleeing the south of the country in terror.

The Israeli military’s announcement for civilians in...